Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Shayfer James


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The result was   delete. &mdash; Cirt (talk) 00:51, 10 July 2011 (UTC)

Shayfer James

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I am doubtful if this musician meets the standards of WP:Music - I could find few verifiable independent and non-trivial references Porturology (talk) 03:32, 26 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Note: This debate has been included in the list of Bands and musicians-related deletion discussions.  — • Gene93k (talk) 00:57, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

This band has been flown around the world to perform at major art events. I'm pretty sure that qualifies them. I found articles on two of them. Here's one about the band from a Hong Kong news source: http://hk.asia-city.com/nightlife/column/nightlife-doesn%E2%80%99t-just-care-about-art, here's one about them in Miami for Basel: http://www.soulofmiami.org/2010/12/02/shayfer-james-music-inspires-the-new-american-an-art-basel-event-at-ae-district-gallery-12310/  ,and even though this is just a mention, the NJ Star Ledger lists them among "Local Standouts": http://www.nj.com/entertainment/music/index.ssf/2011/06/pier_sessions_in_hoboken_offer.html  — Preceding unsigned comment added by ShanaC (talk • contribs) 06:22, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Comment - the NJ and Miami references are local media - the Miami one even has a form to "send in news of your event".The NJ one mentions his name as a future attraction in an article that reads like an ad. The HK reference only has a very small reference to him in passing. Porturology (talk) 06:49, 27 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Comment Porturology is right. If editors arguing for inclusion know of independent comment and criticism concerning the topic, they should add them while this deletion debate continues. The simple act of performance cannot establish notability. P.Oxy.2354 (talk) 19:54, 29 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Relisted to generate a more thorough discussion so a clearer consensus may be reached.


 * Please add new comments below this notice. Thanks, Ron Ritzman (talk) 00:05, 3 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Delete - No real coverage or other evidence to show that it meets WP:MUSIC, announcements about performances don't really count. --  At am a  頭 16:26, 5 July 2011 (UTC)
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